A paramilitary attack in April was one of the most brutal of Sudan’s civil war. Now, hunger is spreading as Western aid cuts have reduced U.N. rations.
Tag: World Food Program
E.U. Flies 110 Tons of Aid to Darfur. But Will It Reach Those In Need?
The European Union has mounted an “air bridge” effort, with at least eight aid flights planned to Sudan. But getting supplies to the areas with the most dire need is an enormous challenge.
A Trickle of Aid Reaches a Captured, War-Ravaged City in Sudan
A local group negotiated permission from the paramilitary force controlling El Fasher, offering a rare glimpse into conditions after a massacre.
Violence Is Driving Catastrophic Hunger in Nigeria, U.N. Report Says
Africa’s most populous nation was already facing one of the world’s biggest hunger crises. It’s getting much worse.
More Food Reaches Gaza, but It’s Still Not Enough
Aid to the devastated territory has increased since the cease-fire took effect and prices have fallen. But many trucks going into Gaza are bringing food and commercial goods to sell that most people cannot afford.
Cindy McCain Steps Away From World Food Program During Recovery From Mild Stroke
Ms. McCain leads the world’s largest humanitarian organization focused on food insecurity. She is expected to make a full recovery.
A $45 Treatment Can Save a Starving Child. US Aid Cuts Have Frozen the Supply
The dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has disrupted the global supply chain that provides a therapeutic food, leaving thousands of malnourished children at risk of dying.
Huckabee Says U.S.-Backed Aid Sites in Gaza Will ‘Scale Up’
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation will soon operate 16 distribution sites instead of four, said Mike Huckabee, the United States ambassador to Israel.
Amid Scramble for Food, Prices in Gaza Reach Extraordinary Heights
Obtaining humanitarian aid can be difficult and dangerous, and though some essentials are available at markets, they are prohibitively expensive for many Gazans.